I kind of like the idea of Nicole finding some 'redemption' in the minds of a few people by helping Jennifer in her hour of need, even though I hate Jennifer's damsel in distress routine. Maybe a few people won't turn their noses up quite so self-righteously when they encounter her from now on, and it could bring about some much-needed improvement in Nicole's psychological state and self-respect. She can start to feel like she really is becoming that person she now says she wants to be. It's not unbelievable that she would want to change considering the ringer she's been through. I miss drunk, scheming, scathing Nicole, but I'm rooting for her to finally grow and not just give lip-service to the concept. Too many characters in this age group are perpetual overgrown children and it wouldn't hurt to see them mature a little while still having decent storylines to sink their teeth into.